Meena, a bank clerk with high blood pressure, is being taught relaxation techniques by her doctor. Which of the following statements about this technique are correct?
(A) It is an active skill that reduces symptoms of stress.
(B) It decreases the incidence of illnesses such as high blood pressure and heart disease.
(C) Biofeedback is used along with muscle relaxation to calm the mind and relax the body.
(D) It brings about an altered state of consciousness through refocusing of attention.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A and B only
(A) It is an active skill that reduces symptoms of stress. — Correct. Relaxation is described as an active skill. Meena has to practise it herself, and it reduces the symptoms of stress.
(B) It decreases the incidence of illnesses such as high blood pressure and heart disease. — Correct. Relaxation lowers the chance of illnesses such as high blood pressure and heart disease. This suits Meena, who already has high blood pressure.
(C) Biofeedback is used along with muscle relaxation to calm the mind and relax the body. — Incorrect. The method used along with muscle relaxation is deep breathing. Biofeedback is a separate technique that gives feedback about body activity such as heart rate.
(D) It brings about an altered state of consciousness through refocusing of attention. — Incorrect. An altered state of consciousness through refocused attention describes meditation. Relaxation works on the muscles, from the lower body up to the face, and on breathing.
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